The theory of Huatuo Jiaji (EX-B 2) is the representative of the knowledge construction of ancient anatomy

reflecting the academic thought of

Huatuo

's school. Through deeply analyzing the classic theory of acupuncture and its cultural and historical materials

it is believed that the five-body constituents are the structural bas

is of Huatuo Jiaji (EX-B 2)

qi

and blood are the material one

while

biaoben

(the sites where meridian

qi

gathers and diffuses) and

qijie

(the common pathways through which meridian

qi

gathers) indicate its functions. Huatuo Jiaji (EX-B 2) reveals the rules of the transverse distribution of meridian points and the relevant indications

providing the theoretic foundation for acupuncture treatment. It highlights the importance of the anatomical knowledge in acupuncture effect and proposes a new idea for establishing an effective classification system of meridian points.